Berjaya Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles in the country, recently launched the much-awaited all-new
Mazda MX-5 roadster.
The fourth generation Mazda MX-5 embodies the striking KODO: Soul of Motion design language as well as the latest implementations of Mazda’s groundbreaking SKYACTIV Technology chassis, engine and drivetrain innovations.
“The all-new MX-5 is the epitome of Mazda’s core ethos of providing pure driving pleasure on the road. The amount of design and engineering effort that was put in by Mazda engineers into this latest generation MX-5 is intended to bring back the first MX-5’s calling to deliver joy in driving,” said Steven Tan, President and CEO of Mazda Philippines.
Tan shared, “We are confident that the all-new MX-5 will not only achieve its goals of providing unique top-down driving experience but will set a new benchmark in providing more smiles not only to its owners but to everyone who sees the car.”
The all-new MX-5 also comes equipped with MZD Connect, Mazda’s in-car connectivity system first found on the current Mazda 3. Also included is the Mazda Active Display which projects relevant information on a heads-up panel and the highly effective i-Stop stop-start fuel-saving function.
Careful attention was paid to the shape of the door trim and to making the quarter windows more compact aims to actively control the flow of air that reaches the cockpit. The result is a pleasant cabin environment with just the right amount of wind blowing in when driving with the top down. In addition, positioning the tachometer and small-diameter steering wheel on the same axis creates perfect symmetry between the round climate-control louvers to the right and left of the instrument cluster.
Power-wise, the MX-5 includes specially tuned SKYACTIV 2.0-liter direct-injection petrol engines paired with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. It adopts SKYACTIV Technology and a longitudinal layout to match the rear-wheel drive configuration. Mazda engineers aimed to deliver the perfect acceleration feel and most appropriate sound for each engine, providing the driver with just the right amount of stimulation for maximum driving pleasure.
Safety has been significantly improved with the all-new MX-5 based on Mazda Proactive Safety. Mazda’s unique safety philosophy aims to minimize the possibility of accidents by identifying risks early on while at the same time maximising the range of conditions in which the driver can operate the vehicle safely. The resulting safety supports a captivatingly pleasurable driving experience. Overall, the Mazda MX-5 is not only a head turner but a sound machine that outshines its competition for the price.
The all-new Mazda MX-5 is priced at P1.68 million for the manual and P1.86 million for the automatic transmission. An additional P16,800 for the special Soul Red Color.
